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CHEETAHS VS
2 FEBRUARY • 16:00
1 SEP 14:00
BLOEMFONTEIN
CONTENTS
CHEETAHS
TOYOTA CHEETAHS
EDITORIAL TEAM Guinness PRO14 Welcome Message
Ronel Pienaar
Kobus le Roux Toyota Sponsor’s Message
Chantelle du Plessis
Free State Rugby Union Message
ADVERTISING AND SUITES
Wilna Jurack Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd Message
084 854 4492
Toyota Cheetahs Player Profiles
PHOTOGRAPHY
Johan Pretorius Toyota Cheetahs vs Isuzu Southern Kings
TOYOTA CHEETAHS Guinness PRO14 Fixtures & Results
MARKETING MANAGER
Kobus le Roux
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It may be winter in the north, but today we will be treated to some sensational summer rugby
as the Toyota Cheetahs and the Isuzu Southern Kings show us exactly what our South African
teams have added to the Guinness PRO14.
Congratulations to both sides for their wins last weekend – the Toyota Cheetahs scored some
sensational scores in their big win over Zebre, but hats off to the Kings for that terrific comeback
against Edinburgh in Port Elizabeth.
Yaw Penxe may have scored the winning try but it was an out of this world offload by Meli
Rokoua that made it happen, certainly a try of the season contender. What we see on a regular
basis from the Cheetahs and the Kings is imaginative rugby and a real risk-reward approach to
their play which is turning a lot of heads around the Guinness PRO14.
But don’t let the chillier weather in the north fool you, we’ve got plenty of teams who throw the
ball around as well with Leinster, Scarlets, Glasgow Warriors and Zebre all sharing a flair for
invention.
I also can’t let our success in Europe’s pool stages pass without mention as we are immensely
proud to see five of our clubs in the draw for the Champions Cup Quarter-Finals and to have
Connacht in the Challenge Cup knock-outs, too.
It is the first time since 2012 that we have had so many teams in the knock-out stages of the Champions Cup and that is reflective of
not only the talent on the pitch but the coaching teams and the structures of the clubs off it.
To see two Scottish clubs in the Quarter-Finals is a terrific achievement and a sure sign of where the game in Scotland is at. The
national team and the clubs are performing consistently under the direction of Scottish Rugby and in particular the work that has
been going on at Edinburgh under Richard Cockerill has added to the strength of their professional game.
In Ireland, Leinster and Munster continue to roll as they have in previous years and now Ulster have returned to the knock-outs as
they regain their momentum under Dan McFarland this season and you wouldn’t bet against them reaching the Guinness PRO14
Final Series either.
It’s also rewarding to see Connacht reach the Quarter-Finals in the Challenge Cup because of the positive rugby Andy Friend has
them playing and a very honourable mention for Benetton Rugby. Although they didn’t reach the knock-outs, they came close on 20
points and also scored wins over Harlequins, Grenoble and Agen so there is certainly something sparking in Treviso right now.
Naturally, a lot of debate has been sparked about which competition rules the roost when it comes to club rugby in the northern
hemisphere with many differing opinions. To have five teams from the Guinness PRO14 present is a great accomplishment, as is our
win ratio against teams from outside of our Championship over the past number of seasons.
But it is important to understand that the Guinness PRO14 is a very different proposition to the domestic tournaments in England and
France. For starters, those leagues are based upon private ownership, in our Championship we are led more by the unions who are
shareholders in the tournament.
Our metrics for success include performances in Europe and also how our shareholder unions perform in the Test arena, the exciting
brand of rugby we produce in the Guinness PRO14 and the litany of Next Generation talent that so quickly establishes brand new stars
of the world game.
The talent of coaching in the Guinness PRO14 is also at an extremely high level with many coaches stepping up to take roles at
international level based of their work in our Championship. That relies on technical expertise, shrewd recruitment and the ability to
accelerate young players into front-line talent all while getting the best out their international stars.
On these fronts we are delivering and that drive interest in the tournament through sponsorship and commercial activity which is
already evidenced by our record broadcast deals that came into effect this season.
As the game in Bloemfontein kicks off today I want all of our South African supporters to know that the Guinness PRO14 is going from
KAARTJIES AANLYN
strength-to-strength BESKIKBAAR
and that the Championship- www.fscheetahs.co.za
has not yet reached the peak. It is an exciting journey and one that we know you
will be on every step of the way.
With upwards of 10 teams still in contention of the knock-out stages the Guinness PRO14 Final is coming up into view at Celtic Park
on May 25. Without even making a tackle you can guarantee your place by going direct to bit.ly/glasgow2019 to get your tickets.
The Guinness PRO14 Final has become a great event for supporters of all our clubs and if you fancy treating yourself, or perhaps
surprising that passionate rugby fan in your life, then a trip to Celtic Park on May 25 should do the trick!
Martin Anayi
Chief Executive Officer
TOYOTA SPONSOR’S MESSAGE
Welcome to today’s Guinness Pro 14 made of. We applaud the fighting spirit
match here at Toyota Stadium. that you have and the opportunity to show
new markets and new regions what
It is amazing how rugby has changed over Toyota Cheetahs rugby means to all of us.
the past 12 months. This time last year the We will be beside you as you embark on
Toyota Cheetahs were in the Vodacom this new challenge, and will continue to
Super Rugby tournament and now they show the support we have provided over
face new, exciting and sometimes the past few years as not only a sponsor,
unknown opposition in the Pro14 tourna- but as a proud partner of Toyota Chee-
ment. tahs.
A year is a long time in rugby it seems. To the opposition – welcome to Toyota
Still, there are things that haven’t Stadium. The battles will be tough and
changed, things that have improved and uncompromising, but we are sure you will
things that will improve even more. experience some of our world-famous
Not only are the Toyota Cheetahs doing Free State hospitality during your stay.
ground-breaking work by competing
against the best of the Northern Hemi- And lastly, but certainly not least, to our
sphere, they are charting a new way loyal fans who support the team week in
forward and creating a breeding ground and out, thank you for your exceptional
of players who understand the conditions, undying support for the Toyota Cheetahs.
and what it takes to succeed in this new You are the heartbeat of the stadium, the
environment. inspiration for the players and without you
rugby would be a lot poorer. Thank you
This has always been the Toyota Cheetahs again for supporting our team.
way, to play an attractive brand of rugby
and to develop top class players that
South Africa can be proud of. Toyota has Enjoy the match.
always been the catalyst for success in
supporting the players in the team and
our partnership is stronger than ever,
ensuring the Toyota Cheetahs can enter
this bold new world with both confidence
and strength.
To Franco Smith and his team, we stand
with you as you enter this new battle- Andrew Kirby
ground, this new challenge that will both President and CEO
test us and show the world what we are of Toyota South Africa
FREE STATE RUGBY UNION MESSAGE
CHEETAHS
Today marks the first South African A very special word of thanks to
Guinness PRO14 derby for 2019 in Toyota for their sponsorship of the
Toyota Stadium and it is a privilege for Toyota Cheetahs as well as all the
me as President of the Free State other sponsors without whom we
Rugby Union to welcome everyone at cannot be successful.
this event.
May you all enjoy this day and
A special word of welcome to the especially the camaraderie of rugby
management, players and supporters friends.
of the Isuzu Southern Kings. I hope
that you’ve enjoyed your stay in
Bloemfontein. Your Sincerely
The Toyota Cheetahs will enter the
match with a flawless win record
against their Eastern Cape
counterparts – which currently stands
at played four, won four – but after
nail biting action in the dying
minutes at the Madibaz Stadium two
weeks ago to sneak through for a win,
our Franco’s team will not
underestimate Deon David’s charges.
Jerry Segwaba
I thank our loyal supporters for their President
motivation and encouragement
through good times and bad. It
carries the team to reach bigger
heights. It’s great to see the level of
passion and commitment of fans that
that live and breathe every kick, every
hit, every call and every try.ABONGILE NONKONTWANA
FREE STATE CHEETAHS (PTY) LTD MESSAGE
CHEETAHS
Considering the thrilling finish between The rewarding results have put them into
the Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern position to possibly play their way into the
Kings a fortnight ago, and the exciting quarter-final for the second season in a
victories last weekend, we are looking row, as the top three teams in each of the
forward to seeing sparks fly in Toyota two conferences will make it through.
Stadium today!
We wish Franco and his team well with the
I would like to welcome everyone to encounter today.
today’s Guinness PRO14 match, a derby
between the two South African sides, the We hope that everyone will enjoy the day
Toyota Cheetahs and the Southern Kings, with us.
here in Bloemfontein.
A special word of welcome to all our
sponsors, suite holders, season ticket
holders and loyal supporters.
The Toyota Cheetahs are on a hot-streak
of three successive wins, which has
brought them within seven log points of
Ospreys and Connacht, who are in third
and fourth place respectively on the Ryno Opperman
Conference A log. ChairmanWALT STEENKAMP
TOYOTA CHEETAHS PLAYER PROFILES
CHEETAHS
1 12 13
PROP HOOKER PROP
105 kg 108kg 120 kg
1.75 m 1.75 m 1.86 m
35 caps 14 caps 35 caps
OX NCHE JOSEPH DWEBA ARANOS COETZEE
14 15 16
LOCK LOCK FLANK
109 kg 115 kg 108 kg
1.97 m 2.09 m 1.94 m
6 caps 12 caps 8 caps
SINTU MANJEZI WALT STEENKAMP ABONGILE NONKONTWANA
17 18 19
FLANK NO. 8 SCRUMHALF
105 kg 105 kg 88 kg
1.87 m 1.89 m 1.84 m
24 caps 13 caps 28 caps
JUNIOR POKOMELA GERHARD OLIVIER SHAUN VENTER (c)
1
10 1
11 1
12
FLYHALF WING CENTRE
89 kg 83 kg 93 kg
1.82 m 1.81 m 1.80 m
13 caps 11 caps 26 caps
TIAN SCHOEMAN RABZ MAXWANE NICO LEETOYOTA CHEETAHS PLAYER PROFILES
CHEETAHS
1
13 1
14 1
15
CENTRE WING FULLBACK
88 kg 94 kg 72 kg
1.85 m 1.84 m 1.74 m
13 caps 28 caps 13 caps
BENHARD JANSE VAN RENSBURG WILLIAM SMALL-SMITH MALCOLM JAER
1
16 1
17 1
18
RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE
118 kg 120 kg 120 kg
1.77 m 1.91 m 1.83 m
5 caps 33 caps 5 caps
REINACH VENTER CHARLES MARAIS LUAN DE BRUIN
1
19 1
20 1
21
RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE
115 kg 110 kg 109 kg
2.09 m 1.90 m 1.90 m
12 caps 4 caps 8 caps
JP DU PREEZ JASPER WIESE NIELL JORDAAN
1
22 1
23
RESERVE RESERVE
77 kg 94 kg
1.69 m 1.87 m
3 caps 7 caps
RUDY PAIGE ERNST STAPELBERGCHEETAHS
Ox Nche 1 Schalk Ferreira
Joseph Dweba 2 Michael Willemse
Aranos Coetzee 3 Luvuyo Pupuma
Sintu Manjezi 4 Andries van Schalkwyk
Walt Steenkamp 5 John-Charles Astle (c)
Abongile Nonkontwana 6 Cyril John Velleman
Junior Pokomela 7 Martinus Burger
Gerhard Olivier 8 Ruaan Lerm
Shaun Venter (c) 9 Stefan Ungerer
Tian Schoeman 10 Ntabeni Dukisa
Rabz Maxwane 11 Bjorn Basson
Nico Lee 12 Tertius Kruger
Benhard Janse van Rensburg 13 Meli Rokoua
William Small-Smith 14 Yaw Penxe
Malcolm Jaer 15 Masixole Banda
Reinach Venter 16 Alandre van Rooyen
Charles Marais 17 Alulutho Tshakweni
Luan de Bruin 18 De-Jay Terblanche
JP du Preez 19 Stephan Greeff
Jasper Wiese 20 Andisa Ntsila
Niell Jordaan 21 Sarel Pretorius
Rudy Paige 22 Bader Pretorius
Ernst Stapelberg 23 Berton Klaasen
Franco Smith Coach Deon Davids
Ashwell Rafferty Manager Zingi Hela
Referee: Stuart Berry
Assistant Referees: Quinton Immelman, Cwengile Jadezweni
TMO: Marius Jonker
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MATCH
SAT•6 APR
17:30
TOYOTA STADIUM
VS
CHEETAHSRABZ MAXWANE
FIXTURES
CHEETAHS
SAT, 1 SEP Munster vs Toyota Cheetahs 38-0
SAT, 8 SEP Ospreys vs Toyota Cheetahs 46-14
SAT, 15 SEP Toyota Cheetahs vs Glasgow 24-52
FRI, 21 SEP Toyota Cheetahs vs Ulster 39-39
FRI, 28 SEP Cardiff vs Toyota Cheetahs 24-21
GUINESS PRO14 2018/19 FIXTURES & RESULTS
FRI, 5 OCT Edinburgh vs Toyota Cheetahs 37-21
SAT, 27 OCT Toyota Cheetahs vs Cardiff 21-10
SUN, 4 NOV Toyota Cheetahs vs Munster 26-30
SAT, 24 NOV Toyota Cheetahs vs Benetton 31-25
SAT, 1 DEC Toyota Cheetahs vs Connacht 17-21
SUN, 6 JAN Zebre vs Toyota Cheetahs 12:27
FRI, 18 JAN Kings vs Toyota Cheetahs 17-24
SAT, 26 JAN Toyota Cheetahs vs Zebre 61-28
SAT, 2 FEB Toyota Cheetahs vs Kings 16:00
SAT, 16 FEB Connacht vs Toyota Cheetahs 19:00
SUN, 24 FEB Scarlets vs Toyota Cheetahs 15:00
FRI, 1 MAR Leinster vs Toyota Cheetahs 21:35
SAT, 23 MAR Glasgow vs Toyota Cheetahs 21:45
SAT, 6 APR Toyota Cheetahs vs Ospreys 17:30
SAT, 13 APR Toyota Cheetahs vs Dragons 19:35
SAT, 27 APR Toyota Cheethas vs Kings 17:30
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